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What Causes Excessive Hair Loss While On Lipitor, Armour Thyroid And Cytomel?
I am 61 year old female. My health is good with the exception of high chlesterol and hypothyroidism. Currently taking Lipitor and Armour along with Cytomel. I began having excessive hair loss about 5 months ago. I continue to have blood tests in which I just had my first ferritin test which was 220. Just not sure if taking medications are not causing some of my issues? Looking for answers??
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Hello,
I don't think that the hair fall is related to side effects of your medications. I think you are having low thyroid levels despite you taking armour thyroid. You can test your thyroid levels and possibly increase armour thyroid levels. You can add vitamin B complex and zinc. Use minixidil if you still don't have improvement.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
I don't think that the hair fall is related to side effects of your medications. I think you are having low thyroid levels despite you taking armour thyroid. You can test your thyroid levels and possibly increase armour thyroid levels. You can add vitamin B complex and zinc. Use minixidil if you still don't have improvement.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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